Agent!
Native macOS AI coding agent — no subscriptions, 17 LLMs, full undo
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3-1The Panel's Take
Agent! is an open-source, native macOS application that aims to replace subscriptions to Claude Code, Cursor, and Cline — all in one local app. Built with SwiftUI, it connects to 17 LLM providers including Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, Grok, and Ollama for fully local runs, and taps Apple Intelligence for on-device token compression when context windows overflow. The standout feature is Time Machine-style file backup with one-click undo on any edit — a safety net conspicuously missing from most AI coding tools today. It also controls macOS via the Accessibility API, automates Safari and Playwright for web tasks, executes shell commands, and handles iMessage-triggered commands. Multi-tab support lets you run parallel agent sessions without context bleed. Zero telemetry, bring-your-own-API-keys, MIT licensed. For developers tired of juggling multiple AI coding subscriptions or uncomfortable with code leaving their machine, this is a compelling local-first alternative that's appeared on Hacker News today.
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Agent! verdict: SHIP 🚀 3 ships · 1 skip from the expert panel Full review: shiporskip.io/tool/agent-macos26-native-ai-coding-ide-17-llm-providers-time-machine-mcp-2026
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“The Time Machine undo alone makes this worth trying — every AI coding tool should have this and almost none do. Bring-your-own-keys with 17 providers means you're not locked in. The Accessibility API integration is powerful for automating macOS tasks beyond just code.”
“macOS-only by definition, and native apps require significant maintenance across OS updates. The GitHub repo is brand new — no track record, unknown reliability in production codebases. Apple Intelligence compression sounds clever until you realize it adds another dependency and single point of failure.”
“Local-first AI coding is the natural endgame for privacy-conscious developers and regulated industries. The Time Machine approach hints at a future where AI edits are fully auditable and reversible — a property that will become legally required in some domains.”
“The multi-tab parallel agent feature is genuinely exciting for creative workflows — run one agent exploring a design system while another drafts the implementation. Zero subscriptions means a solo creator can access frontier models without a $200/month tab.”